Description
Indulge in the elegance of this Hot Honey Ricotta Pizza, where creamy ricotta meets the sweet heat of hot honey, transforming a simple pizza into a refined dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 store-bought or homemade pizza dough (room temperature)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (fresh)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- 3 tablespoons hot honey (or to taste)
- Fresh basil leaves
- Cracked black pepper for finishing
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Heat to 475°F (245°C) for a crisp crust.
- Prepare the Dough: Roll into a 12-inch circle on a floured surface.
- Oil the Base: Transfer to a baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil.
- Make the Sauce: Mix ricotta, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Spread the Ricotta: Leave a small border for the crust.
- Add Hot Honey: Drizzle evenly over the ricotta.
- Bake: Cook for 12–15 minutes until the crust is golden and crisp.
Notes
Use high-quality ricotta for better richness. Adjust honey levels to control sweetness and spice. Always use fresh herbs for maximum aroma.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg